Psalms 41:1, The recompence of the charitable; Psalms 41:4, David complains of his enemies’ treachery; Psalms 41:10, He flees to God for succour.
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Psalms 41
Psalms 41 — Overview
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Psalms 41 — OverviewPsalms 41 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleGod's kindness and truth have often been the support and comfort of the
saints when they have had most experience of man's unkindness and
treachery. David here found them so, upon a sick-bed; he found his…Psalms 41 — OverviewPsalms 41 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleTo the chief Musician, a Psalm of David. In this psalm is a prophecy concerning Christ, and concerning Judas Iscariot, as runs part of the title in the Syriac version; and in the Arabic version it is called a prophecy…Psalms 41:1-4Psalms 41:1-4 · Matthew Henry's Commentary on the Whole BibleIn these verses we have,
I. God's promises of succour and comfort to those that consider the
poor; and,
1. We may suppose that David makes mention of these with application
either, (1.) To his friends, who were…Psalms 41:1Psalms 41:1 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledge(Title), This Psalm is supposed to have been written on the same occasion as the three former; and to relate to David's affliction, and the evil treatment he received from his enemies during its continuance.
Blessed:…Psalms 41:2Psalms 41:2 · Treasury of Scripture Knowledgepreserve: Psalms 33:19, Psalms 91:3-7; Jeremiah 45:4-5
blessed: Psalms 128:1-6; 1 Timothy 4:8
thou wilt not: or, do not thou, Psalms 27:12, Psalms 37:32-33, Psalms 140:8-9Psalms 41:2Psalms 41:2 · John Gill's Exposition of the Entire BibleThe Lord will preserve him and keep him alive,.... Amidst a thousand deaths, to which he is exposed for making a profession of his faith in Christ; see 2Co 1:10; or this may refer to his spiritual life, which is hid and…